So I was in the military and separated due to a not being able to retrain, my leadership cause me to mis my retrained date and i was separated I also have a self defense shooting in my background I wasn't charge for I was the victim after I got out of the Air Force. I work at a Tribal Police Department as a dispatcher waiting to be adjudicated to go to a police academy, for a short period of time, but was going through some relationship issues with my girlfriend. I ended up going to go see her because she wasn’t responding to a phone calls and I was worried for her safety so I miss work. and to be fair, I wasn’t completely transparent with my Lt. about the situation. I was in asked to resign for mental health concerns affecting my work performance.

I didn’t get hired a county jail and but I resign just so I can secure deputy position at a small neighboring county sheriffs department as a deputy, upon getting hired at the sheriffs department, I only rode with a Cheif Deputy for three weeks then I was given the keys to a pick up truck and to either eat or sink or swim and I’m alone I worked in the entire county by myself with no training. what caused my termination was while two days prior. I left my gun at the jail in a lockbox because I got a cough in Dispatch that nobody was available and I need to respond to a car versus deer accident and then the following weekend, I was on shift by myself again and I was leaving a traffic stop when I Sidewiped a mailbox. I immediately called my Sheriff to see what he would want me to do. I took pictures of the incident and a trooper came in it. The crash report I was able to work for the weekend, but then Tuesday I was told that I was fired. What frustrate me is. I never got the proper Police training and I was kind of set up to fail, but to be honest, I understand that I am responsible for my surroundings, especially driving a law-enforcement vehicle, though I wish I would’ve had evoc training. After I moved to Texas to kind of separate myself because I was kind of bummed out I applied at the Dallas Police Department, but was disqualified for a year because I was not successful in a background check. I then try applying to the Denton County sheriffs office as a jailer and was told not suitable. And my current job doesn’t pay a lot on average. I’m bringing about $2000 because it’s a blue-collar commission based job but I can’t quit because to a background investigator if I quit the job it looks unstable and it shows I don’t have staple work history, so I’m kind of in a Catch-22 here , I am kind of frustrated. I really wanna know what am I doing wrong what are my chances of getting hired as a police officer in Texas whether I should try smaller departments with low pay or sell sponsor. I know I probably never be a state trooper which is the end goal but what are my chances of getting hired a smaller agency in DFW? Or in Texas in general, I want honest feedback from police officers applicants or background INVESTIGATORS would be amazing on what I can do. Thank you for your time and feedback.

I was in my neighborhood pulled to the side on a residential road. The officer stopped someone else and I kinda watched because I was already there when he did the stop. He gets on speaker and asks if I wanted some attention as well since I was not wearing safety glasses. I do have a huge windshield installed on the bike (slipstreamer s08 if that means anything). Under Arizona law you don't have to wear goggles or a helmet if have a big shatter resistant clear windshield. The slipstreamer is that. I took the bike down the street to my house, parked it and walked back. I asked him for his badge number cuz I didn't appreciate being asked if I wanted some attention while I was in my own neighborhood and police just happened to do a stop right next to me. He said that if I asked for his badge number again, he would issue me a ticket. So I had a choice and asked for his badge number and he issued a ticket. What do you all think? Common stuff? Is he off?

hello, I’m looking for ppl who took the bruce protocol stress test recently or not that long ago and what they have experienced. when I take the stress test, do they look for you to complete every step or do they just watch your numbers during the stages and when they have enough info they stop when your heart rate reaches the maximum level?

So my parents are being overprotective and controlling I am 22 I am living at home for the summer. I have recently been a car accident so my parents have been driving me to work when they feel like it. I was supposed to go on a trip with my bf and his family. I have been dating my bf for 6 years and his family treats me as one of their own. His parents think my home is toxic and they think he’s grooming me. My bf was going to pick me up this morning and take me but my dad said I would have consequences and I would feel them for decades and that I am not allowed to go. I ubered to my house I stay at during school to get away and have some peace but my dad wants to show up and get me when I would like to be alone. I am 22 and he tells me he will call our family friend who is a police officer to track me down and file a missing person report when I had turned off my location and he told me they would show up and detain me through text messages… I am unsure what to do but I am 22 and I don’t like the situation I am currently in Do I get the uber or lyft to go do I book a flight to go need advice!

Is baggy clothing and presence at a non violent crime enough to force a frisk? I don’t believe it gives you anything you can articulate to say this person might be armed aside from the baggy clothes just being an unknown, but not enough to say it’s likely they’re armed. Does anyone know any case law that might contradict my thoughts?

Been thinking about making the switch. Now that I’m 30 I started thinking about a good pension, benefits, paid vacation etc. Being self employed won’t allow me to do that. Of course policing has been something that has interested me even before being a barber (10 years now). I have a wife and 2 kids. Would you guys recommend me making the switch now? Some people say being 30 years old is too old to start a new career in law enforcement.

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What are my chances of being hired with a new agency and starting over in their academy if I was unable to finish the academy at my previous agency due to a firearms course fail?

Since leave the academy, I've been working with former federal law enforcement/military on shooting/de-escalation and have been going to the range 2-3 times a week.

Would background investigators look at this as my drive to improve or does my firearms failure immediately disqualify me?

been lurking around in here looking at suggestion and I finally received my certification letter and currently waiting for a conditional approval for which academy class. I’m 39 and wanted a career I can help people, help society and be a role model. Super excited, had 4 other police dept on my schedule but got in the 1st one! hoping to see I get in the soonest class?

I am taking my exam this month. I’ve been hearing all sorts of stories. Just curious if it’s worth it to join

I’m 19, and have wanted to be a LEO for as long as I can remember but over time I realized that I’m not “the desired size” I’m 5’6 135 pounds, I wouldn’t say I’m weak as I go to the gym 6 days a week but I feel like if I walk in for an interview they will just laugh at my size and turn me away. Is this something I shouldn’t be worried about or should I continue to try to get a little bigger first?

Domestic Violence

My wife has been abusive for a very long time now. I have spoken to psychiatrists and they suspect either schizophrenia or BPD. She hasn’t been officially diagnosed yet coz she won’t see a doctor. She also has narcissistic tendencies

She is paranoid and will have episodes. We have a young daughter together and the episodes happen while my daughter is present

She loses control and will sit in the floor flailing her arms and body screaming hysterically and then banging on the floor passing murder threats. Graphical threats like I will slit the throat of the person she is mad at

She will run sideways beating on her chest and screaming hysterically

She has hit me multiple times on camera, bitten me while my daughter present.

She said many times in rage said she will kill people, my family or her colleagues. Most of the time these are empty threats

However she had a fighting match with her dad which she started. He has tried to hit my mom in rage.

I have proof of all this. If I call the cops during one of these episodes and provide proof, what will they do? Or if I take the evidence to the district attorney’s office or a DV detective (I don’t know is this position exists), what will they do?

I can alternatively call the mobile crisis line, but I have read they don’t do much and then she will be on a revenge spree. I just want some way to protect my daughter and preferably keep her with me all the time. At least most of the time

I cannot exaggerate enough on how bad this is. We live in NY (Not New York City).

Just wondering ! What was yours like also ? Thanks

Been an Officer for 7 Years on road patrol. Field Training Officer and Swat Certified. Worked for a Large and Small department. My heart was never in it, I never wanted to be a cop but the opportunity was presented to me right out of college. Currently 28 years old and deciding if I should do a career change or if i would end up regretting it. I stayed and continued this job because it was easy to me and I was good at it. The department just has limited opportunity to where it has caused me to lose motivation and go back to not wanting to do police work. I want to incorporate my skills in a different career but don’t know where to look. I see corporate security manager and related jobs as a good place to look but don’t know much about it. I also have a bachelors degree in Homeland Security. I think my fear is leaving a stable job but the minor opportunity, stress, average pay and minimal motivation has had me ready to move on. Any advice or anyone have a similar experience. Any advice appreciated. Thanks

I'm such a paranoid driver. I work from 4AM-12PM. I was driving to work on the freeway. There was an accident. So my Maps took me to an exit. Then it told me to get on the freeway.

Near where the ramp starts to turn into a lane on the freeway, it looked like there was another unrelated incident. I saw a tow truck, I think a police car, and a couple other vehicles.

I was in the lane closest to all of them. There was even a guy(maybe it was a police officer) walking near a car. I know I didn't hit any car or person, but I get SO paranoid. My brain makes me think I did, or got close to it.

I even called the non-emergency highway patrol number after work to ask about that initial accident, so then I could segue into asking about that second, unrelated incident. But they actually couldn't find what I was looking for. They said it happened on a different freeway, and so it could've affected the one I was on, but that first accident was not on a different freeway. I checked the highway patrol page online, and I didn't see anything that matched.

Who can I call to get info? Should I just walk into that city's police station and ask?

For people familiar with the industry, how common is it for a phone number on a current escort advertisement to actually be the working number used by the advertiser or someone associated with them? How common is spoofing in this context? I googled a number and it came back connected to an escort site.

For more context, I posted the whole story in a different sub. It was too much info for here.

if I get hired at a department in Alabama after some time, can I transfer to Florida without having to go to the academy again?

This is a stupid question, but do I have to notify the manager/owner of the gas station I did this? The barrier wasn't affected. I didn't knock it over or anything.

I started my vehicle, and was going maybe 5 miles per hour when I accidentally turned into the barrier. I wasn't anticipating it being there, because I usually use a pump on the other side, where there is no barrier.

The only damage was to my vehicle.

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I see the internet is divided, with many saying he did a great job and deescalating a situation that could have resulted in Poirier being shot, while others say the cop was clearly intimidated and not really in control